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Probe into why young eyes don't have it.

Europe Intelligence Wire

| June 16, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Irish Independent)

SCIENTISTS will use a hi-tech eye-tracking device to learn why inexperienced drivers are three times more likely to have accidents.

Academics believe new drivers often "fix" on a hazard for longer and have an inferior ability to scan the road and look for peripheral dangers.

A pilot study has found that poor awareness and visual skills are particularly to blame for the disproportionate level of risk.

Research found young drivers were at a much higher risk of injury than those with several years of motoring under their belts.

Now driving school BSM has backed a three-year study that will enable experts to …

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